Accounts Quote by Gottfried Leibniz
“To love is to take delight in happiness of another, or, what amounts to the same thing, it is to account another's happiness as one's own.”
About This Quote
Source Philosophy: Monadology, 1714
True love is feeling joy in another’s happiness and treating it as your own.
In simple terms: Love means sharing joy and valuing others’ happiness as yours.
Key Takeaway
Practice empathy and shared joy.
Themes
love
empathy
interconnectedness
Mood
compassionate
reflective
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- relationships
- community service
- parenting
- friendship
Key Concepts
ethical altruism
shared wellbeing
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you balance self‑care with caring for others?
- What does shared happiness look like daily?
A Different Perspective
Self‑sacrifice may lead to neglecting self‑care.
